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Food Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 34 Food Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Embarking on a PhD in Food Science opens up a world dedicated to understanding and improving the way we produce, process, and consume food. This advanced path of study immerses candidates in the scientific principles underlying food properties, safety, and sustainability.

Through PhDs in Food Science, students tackle pressing global challenges, such as enhancing nutritional value, ensuring food safety, reducing waste, and developing innovative food technologies. These programmes are not merely an academic endeavour; they are a quest to contribute meaningful innovations to the food industry and address complex issues related to health, nutrition, and the environmental impact of food production.

Why complete a PhD in Food Science?

A PhD in Food Science offers the unique opportunity to contribute to an essential and ever-evolving field. By engaging in cutting-edge research, candidates explore the biochemical, microbiological, and physicochemical processes related to food products and their consumption.

These programmes are designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of food systems, enabling them to uncover new ways to improve food quality, extend shelf life, and enhance nutritional benefits. Given the global nature of the food industry, research in food science often has an international impact, influencing food standards, safety regulations, and consumer trends worldwide. The collaborative research environment fosters partnerships with industry experts and other researchers, creating a dynamic platform for innovation.

In terms of employment, earning a PhD in Food Science opens the door to a variety of rewarding career opportunities. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in academia, where they can contribute to scientific knowledge and educate future food scientists.

In the industry, PhD holders take on leadership positions in research and development, quality assurance, product innovation, and regulatory affairs, among others. Their deep understanding of food science principles and research skills make them valuable assets to food companies, government agencies, and non-profit organisations focused on public health and sustainability.

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Cohesive Powder Flow in Confined Spaces

As the UK accelerates its ambition to establish a secure, resilient supply of High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) for next-generation reactors, a new and urgent scientific challenge has emerged. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Wu
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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VIP Ingredients: Valorising Innovative Plant Ingredients - Naturally Generated Resource Extracts, Delivering Indigenous & Essential Nutrition Through Sustainability

  Research Group: EIRC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Research Team
Project Key Words. Digital agriculture, computer vision, food. Post summary. The SETU Department of Land Sciences is looking for a PhD student to work on their VIP ingredients project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Ktenioudaki , Dr U McCarthy
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Field2Flour Ireland: Cultivating a sustainable future

  Research Group: EIRC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Research Team
Project Key Words. Food, agriculture, sustainability. Post summary. The SETU Department of Land Sciences is looking for a PhD student to work on their FIELD2FLOUR Ireland project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Ktenioudaki , Dr U McCarthy
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How do people talk about alternative proteins? Understanding how the language used to describe alternative proteins influences consumer perceptions and behaviour

Food systems generate around one-third of global greenhouse gases and drive water pollution and biodiversity loss, leading many to conclude that humans cannot continue to rely on (primarily farmed) meat and dairy as sources of protein. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Webb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

Transforming current diets is essential to address major public health and environmental challenges (Stewart et al., 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Buckland
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Environmentally sustainable creel fisheries (based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus)

  Research Group: Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
Marine regions around the world encounter similar ecological challenges linked to fishing activities, including those arising from fisheries that use passive or static gear such as traps. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Cerbule
 5 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Lipid profiling of microalgae for nutraceutical applications

Project Description. This project focuses on comprehensive lipid profiling of microalgae to identify high-value compounds for nutraceutical applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Lee Lee, Assoc Prof CWS Choo , Dr Charanjit Kaur
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Enhanced recovery and purification of lipophilic bioactives from microalgae

This project aims to develop advanced techniques to boost the recovery and purification of lipophilic bioactives from microalgae. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof Chan Chan, Dr Wail Gourich, Dr Siti Adiiba
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Role of Cities in Decarbonised Biobased Food Systems

As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing the next generation of MALDI mass spectrometry

Project Overview:  This project aims to make step changes in mass spectrometry (MS) by combining the advantages of MALDI with those of electrospray… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R K Cramer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modulating skeletal muscle bioenergetics and exercise performance through sodium bicarbonate supplementation Ph.D. (Funded)

The University of Exeter’s Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship co-funded by Maurten and the University to commence on 21 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Jones
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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AI Enabled Supply Chain Resilience in Food Manufacturing

This PhD will develop AI-enabled methods to assess and monitor supply chain resilience in food manufacturing, moving beyond traditional self-reported supplier assessments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Birse
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding Acid Casein Curd Particle Properties and Their Role in Washing Efficiency

  Research Group: School of Food Technology and Natural Sciences
The Friesland-Campina funded scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of NZ$35,000 per annum and covers all tuition fees and research costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof AC Carr
 14 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mixing of cohesive and wet materials

This PhD project focuses on the simulation and modelling of wet and cohesive powders, which play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and additive manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Thornton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Nano-enabled detection and risk communication of microplastics in ASEAN food chains

Microplastics are increasingly found in the food chain, with Malaysia and Indonesia among the most impacted due to high plastic consumption. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Athirah Bakhtiar, Assoc Prof Dr Pitaloka
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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